Detachable can-funnel



T. KITAOKA.

DETACHABLE CAN FUNNEL.

APPLICATION FILED FEB. 24. 1919.

Patented June 29, 1920.

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DETACHABLE CAN-FUNNEL.

Specification of Letters Patent. P t ted June 29, 1920.

1 Application filed February 24, 1919. Serial No. 278.688.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, TORAKI KITAOKA, a subject of the Emperor of Japan,residing at Los Angeles, in the county of Los Angeles and State ofCalifornia, have invented a new and useful Detachable Can-Funnel, ofwhich the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a funnel device adapted to be attached to cansfor the pur pose of removing the contents thereof.

The object of this invention is to provide a device of this characterwhich may be quickly applied to the can and remain attached theretountil the contents arefully removed.

Another object is to provide a funnel device which, when not in use forremoving the contents of the can, may be closed for protection of theremaining contents.

Another object of thisinvention is to provide a device of this characterwhich may be employed for removing the contents of a can which may be ofa viscidcharacter, and without removing the cover of the can.

Another object is to provide a device of this character which may beadjusted for use on different sizes of cans.

An ordinary method of removing the corn tents of a can, for example, ofcondensed milk, consists in punching two holes in the top cover thereof,one of which serves for the discharge of the contents of the can, andthe other serves for the admission of air to the can. To protect thecontents of the can which are not removed, plugs rolled from paper, areinserted in the. holes. By the use of my improved device, both incisionsin the can cover may be made simultaneously, and the contents may beprotected if not removed, the device serving as an opener, a funnel, anda temporary closure for the can. A practical embodiment of the inventionis shown in the accompanying drawings.

Upon the annexed drawings, Figure 1 is a longitudinal and sectional viewof the device in applied position upon a can. Fig. 2 is an end elevationof the same. Fig. 3 is a side elevation of the device, the same beingshown in open position. Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing the deviceapplied to a can and in closed position. Fig. 5 is a side view of amodified form of the device, Fig. 6 is a detail view of the movableclosure member. Fig. 7 is a top plan view of the device as shown in Fig.5. Fig. 8 is a top plan view of the attaching member adjustable fordifferent sizes of the can. Fig. 9 is a longitudinal and sectional viewof a modified form of the device, showing means for to which the deviceis applied. The spring members 13 have projecting ends 15 adapted ,to bepressed inwardly for removal of the device. A cylindrical body 16 isformed integral with the clamp 11, and has mounted therein the rotarybolt 17, provided with the handle 18, extending through the lateral slot19. The member 11 is provided with hollow and integral punches dependingtherefrom, and adapted to pierce the can cover with suitable incisionsfor removal of the contents. Annular gaskets 21, preferably of rubber,are mounted at the top end of the punches 20. The punches 20 areprovided with central openings 22, extending to the chamber 23, and arenormally closed by the rotary bolt 17. The ends 24 of the bolt, areformed with inclined faces 25, and arranged so that as the bolt isturned to open position, the central openings 22 are uncovered, formingoutlet and inlet ports for the can.

To apply the device for use, the same is placed upon the top of the canwith the punches resting upon the cover and the depending ends 12engaging with the sides of the can. The device is then given a strokewith the palm of the hand, which causes the punches to pierce the cover,and the spring latch members 13 to engage with the edge of the can. Thegaskets 21 are efficient to prevent leakage when the can is tilted toremove the contents. The handle 18 is given a half turn to place therotary bolt in open position, and the can may be then tilted to removethe contents thereof. The ends 26, of the cylindrical body 16, serve asspouts for delivery of the contents of the can. After use, if thecontents of the can are not all removed, the bolt is rotated to closedposition, and all exposed parts thereof may be cleansed with a clothfabric. For removing the device, the projecting ends 15 of the latchmembers. are pressed by the operator and the device may be removed fromthe can.

In the modified form shown in Fig. 5. the body member 31 is formed atone end with a projecting nipple 32, formed for affixing a rubber bulbor other device for injecting air into the can. The clamp serving forattachment to the can, consists of a member 33, formed with the integralcylinder body 31, having therein the working bolt 35, and grooved edges36, provided with a series of notches 37 within the grooves. Theopposite clamp member 38 is arranged to engage with the grooved edges 36and to slide therein. being provided with latch members 39 adapted toengage with notches 37. A transverse brace 40, prevents the telescopingclamp members 33 and 38, from becoming detached.

The device shown in Fig. 9 is a modified form of the invention, andconsists of a clamp member 41, having the integral cylindrical body 42,with the rotary bolt 43, mounted therein, and having integral punches44. The projecting nipple 45 is provided with a detachable bulb 46,provided with inlet valve 47 and outlet valve 48, and constructedpreferably of rubber, the bulb being adapted for forcing air throughport 49, and into the can towhich the device may be attached. Theopposite port 50 is adapted for delivery of the contents of the can.This device is adapted for use in removing the contents, such as paint,oils, creams, and other articles of a more or less viscid character,from a containing can. The nipple 45 is provided with exteriorcorrugations 51, so that any form of rubber bulb or tube may be appliedfor the purpose of forcing air into the can to which the device may beattached.

In each of the modified forms of the device, it may be seen that thesame may be applied by placing over the top of the can, and driving thesame with one or more strokes of the hand. Each device is provided withmeans for closing the delivery ports or nozzles, and arranged so thatwhen closed, the same may be readily cleaned.

IVhat is claimed is:

1. In a can delivery funnel, a clamp member adapted to engage with thetop of the can, a cylindrical body formed integral therewith, a pair ofpunches integral with the clamp and adapted to perforate the top of thecan, said punches having ports therein, a rotary bolt mounted in thecylindrical body and arranged to cover the ports in the closed position,a handle to operate the bolt to open position, and spring latch membersmounted on the ends of the clamp and adapted to engage with the rim ofthe can in applied position.

2. In a can delivery funnel, a clamp member adapted to engage with thetop of a can, having a series of serrations on oppositely disposed edgesthereof and longitudinal grooves in the oppositely disposed edges,asupplementary member engaging with the edges of the clamp and slidingin said grooves, spring latch members fixed to the supplementary memberand adapted to engage with said series of notches in the clamp, anintegral cylinder having a chamber, integral punches adapted toperforate the top of the can with two oppositely disposed incisions, andhaving central ports forming communication between the interior of thecan and the cylinder chamber, a rotary valve member mounted in saidchamber and adapted to open and close said ports, and a handle tooperate said valve member.

3. In a can delivery funnel, a clamp member adapted to engage with thetop of a can, having oppositely disposed and grooved edges and a seriesof serrations in the bottom of the grooves, a supplementary member insliding engagement with spring latch members fixed to the supplementarymember and engaging with the clamp notches, an integral cylinder havinga chamber and a transverse slot therein, integral punches adapted toperforate the top of the can with two oppositely disposed incisions, andhaving central ports forming communication between the cylinder chamberand the interior of the can, a valve memsaid grooves,

ber rotatively mounted in the cylinder chamber, and arranged to open theports in one position and to close said ports in the opposite position,and a handle projecting through said slot and arranged for manualoperation of said valve member.

4. In a can delivery funnel, a clamp member adapted to engage with thetop of the can, a cylinder body integral with the clamp chamber, and arotary valve member mounted in the valve chamber and adapted to openandclose said ports.

5. In a can delivery funnel, a clamp member adapted to engage with thetop of the can, a cylinder body integral with the clamp member, a spoutforming one end of the cylinder body, a bulb attaching nozzle formingthe opposite end of the cylinder body, a valve chamber formed by thecylinder body, a valve member mounted therein, integral punchesdepending from the clamp member and adapted to perforate the top of thecan with two oppositely disposed incisions, ports in the punches formingcommunication between the interior of the can and the valve chamber andopened and closed by said valve member, and a bulb mounted on the bulbsignature.

TORAKI KITAOKA.

